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TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Orange Maroc and Ericsson Strengthen Collaboration on Africa’s Digital Transformation

Orange Maroc  and Ericsson  have reaffirmed their strategic partnership with the official signing of an agreement during GITEX Africa 2026. The agreement was signed by .........
New Business Ethiopia Apr 8, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines Envisions to Transport 60 Million Passengers Annually

Ethiopian Airlines envisions to transport 60 million passengers annually (triple the current volume) by 2040, according to ‘Vision 2040″ the fully state-owned aviation group revealed today. The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Mr. Mesfin Tasew indicated that by 2040, the airline plans to expand...
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

MTN Awards Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola $335,000 in Performance Shares

MTN Group Limited  has awarded MTN Nigeria  CEO Karl Toriola performance shares valued at approximately $335,000 (about R5.53 million) as part of its long-term incentive .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

INFRASAT Presents Telecommunications Expansion Plans to DRC Digital Economy Ministry

The Angolan telecommunications company INFRASAT  has presented its digital infrastructure projects aimed at supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) digital transformation agenda. The President .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Lesotho Explores Child-Focused Digital Public Infrastructure with UNICEF Support

UNICEF Lesotho  is strengthening efforts to promote child-safe and inclusive digital transformation through a high-level Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) workshop held on Wednesday at the .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Senegal’s E-Sénégal Platform Back Online Following Major Infrastructure Incident

Sénégal Numérique SA has confirmed the full restoration of the E-Sénégal platform following a service interruption that began on April 1, 2026. According to an .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Over 300 Digital Hubs Now Operational as Kenya Pushes Digital Transformation Agenda

Kenya is accelerating efforts to expand access to technology, digital skills, and employment opportunities through the nationwide rollout of Digital Innovation Hubs, according to Hon. .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Liquid C2 Launches Africa’s First Google Cloud-Powered Partner Experience Centre in Johannesburg

Liquid C2,  a business of Cassava Technologies,  a global technology leader, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud  in Johannesburg, South .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Lucky Raises $23M Series B to Accelerate Digital Credit Expansion Across Egypt and North Africa

Lucky,  a leading financial technology company in Egypt and the Middle East, announced the successful closing of a $23 million Series B funding round, including .........
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Gov. Sule unveils Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has unveiled the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit, announcing plans for a “Lafia Declaration” aimed at institutionalising reforms and providing a clear development pathway for the state capital, which he noted lacks a comprehensive master plan. Speaking a...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Ediri Oyibo to unveil Journalism NeXt at Abuja book launch event

…book explores the future of journalism in the digital age Ediri Oyibo, Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), is set to unveil a new book titled Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism at a landmark event in Abuja aimed at advancing discourse on the future of media practice. According t...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Radda inaugurates Amana Microfinance Bank board

Dikko Umaru Radda, Governor of Katsina State, has inaugurated the governing board of Amana Microfinance Bank as part of efforts to expand and streamline the operations of the state-owned financial institution. The inauguration, held at the Government House in Katsina on Tuesday, aligns with the poli...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Dangote Refinery’s crude supply doubles amid high import costs

The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s biggest, received 10 Nigerian crude cargoes in March, double from what it received in February, as Africa’s most populous nation aims to secure enough fuel supply amid the global crude and refined product crunch as a result of the war in the Middle East. Dangot...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

UNILAG’s AI innovation hub a crucible for interdisciplinary research—VC

At a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI), is reshaping disciplines across the globe, the University of Lagos is positioning itself.... read more UNILAG’s AI innovation hub a crucible for interdisciplinary research—VC ...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Court sentences terrorism convicts to 20 years, life imprisonment

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a group of suspected terrorists to varying jail terms, including 20 years imprisonment on each count and life imprisonment for one of the convicts. Several defendants were handed 20-year sentences on each count, to run concurrently, while a key su...
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